A PLACE OF REST

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  Psalm 23:4

Picture a small child on the back of his daddy – riding piggy-back style. So much

joy, laughter and fun. A tender moment between child and parent.

This is exactly what I picture when I read that we are loved; we can and do, in

fact, rest between His shoulders. Listen to THIS for the full experience of knowing and singing about His love.

We are so close to Jesus that we can feel His warm skin. His hair is brushing into

our faces as we ride on His strong shoulders. We feel His heart beating. We hear

His breathing and the soft whispers of His love. It indeed is a moment of

tenderness between a child and his/her daddy.

Yes, this is us. I love to put myself on Jesus’s capable shoulders because it is

where I feel safe and loved for just being me. No expectations nor answers. Just

acceptance. No to-do list, just a stolen moment out of the crazy to embrace the

love of my Father. And it is so good to feel the depth of His love for me.

With each movement of the breeze I am touched by His hair blowing across my

face. So tender and loving and such a nearness to my Saviour that I never thought

possible. A nearness where I do not feel ashamed to be in His presence. No

excuses to be made, nor anything to hide behind. I am welcome here.

Feel the love of the Shepherd as He embraces you and pulls you close. He puts

you onto His shoulders. He positions you so you have the best view in town –

Him. The only thing you can think about is not about holding on, but about

basking in His deep love for you. Live in the moment and receive the

compassionate love that He has for you, His beloved.

PRAYER

Abba Daddy. It truly is hard for me to believe that You love me this much and

with such tenderness. Help me to receive it openly and honestly. You call me

beloved, You chose me, and You put me nearest to Your heart. I don’t want to

ever leave this place of love where I am accepted. Hold me close Jesus. I need

You. AMEN